A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6533681 Details
Epoch: 304 Number of transactions in block: 154 slot_no: 46007752 epoch_slot_no: 42952 block_no: 6533504 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 63588 time: 2021-11-22 09:40:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa23803ae8cb43ada9397d1392f87d6e2c33580f1e92d32ae3556d3c0f5c6ef56Block Operator
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